[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Announces Auditions for Falsettos

Thu Aug 22 14:35:27 EDT 2024

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October Auditions for Falsettos!

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Book by William Finn and James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Production Staff

Director/Choreographer: Melissa Mason Lacijan

Music Director: Leslie Eliashuk

Producers: John Meglino and Debbie Paniccia

Stage Manager: Abbi Roy
Performance Dates

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   January 17-19 and 23-26, 2025
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   (Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm)
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   SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

About the Show

Falsettos tells the tale of a dysfunctional, yet loving family in New York
City at the dawn of the AIDS crisis. When Marvin leaves his wife and young
son to be with his male lover, life gets a bit complicated to say the
least. When Marvin’s wife becomes romantically involved with his therapist,
the problems escalate. With help from their neighbors, the family learns to
face their future with love and dignity.
Audition Dates

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    Monday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (You only need to
   attend one of these sessions)
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   Sign in begins at 6:30 pm. Auditions begin at 7:00 pm
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   Callbacks will be by invite only and will be held on Thursday, October 10
   th at 7:00 pm

Audition Location

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   SLOC Musical Theater, Education Building
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   418 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305
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   Free parking is available in the city-owned lot across the street.
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   Please enter through the left front door facing Liberty Street.

Please note, these auditions are open calls for children and adults. This
production will seek to cast a child between the ages of 11 and 13 for one
of the roles. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian
present at auditions.
What to Prepare

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   Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show - ideally in
   a style similar to the show. Singing from the show is welcome, but not
   required.
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   An accompanist will be provided so please have sheet music in the
   correct key.
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   Dancing/Movement audition will not be required for these auditions.
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   Readings from the script will only be requested at callbacks, scripts
   will be provided.

Rehearsal Dates

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   Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
from 6:30
   pm-9:30 pm, and on Sunday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm.
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   Please note rehearsal times are subject to change based on cast/crew
   availability.
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   Individual music rehearsals will begin Monday, October 14.
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   Full cast read-through will take place Sunday, October 20.

Rehearsal Attendance

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   The following rehearsal dates are mandatory for all cast and crew:
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      Photo Shoot Day (TBD)
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      Theater Clean-Up Day (Friday, January 10, 2025)
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      Tech Week (Sunday, January 12 – Thursday, January 16, 2025)
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      All Performances
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      Strike (Sunday, January 26th, immediately following the final
      performance)

Characters

The age and gender identity of the characters listed below are provided as
a guideline and do not necessarily need to match the age or gender identity
of the actor. We encourage actors of all backgrounds to consider these
roles and bring their unique perspectives to the characters.

Marvin: (Male identifying / High Baritone) 30's – 45. Childish, neurotic,
intellectual, self-absorbed, overly competitive...but also annoyingly
charming. A devoted father, he struggles to reconcile his desire for a
happy traditional family with his love for Whizzer.

Whizzer: (Male identifying / Tenor) 30-40. Marvin’s lover. Handsome,
athletic, and confident. Has a tempestuous relationship with Marvin. Though
he claims that he's only in the relationship for money and sex, it’s a
defense to avoid facing his true feelings for Marvin. Has a caring, warm
relationship with Jason.

Trina: (Female identifying / Soprano / Belt) 30's - 45. Ex-wife to Marvin,
Mother to Jason. Charmingly neurotic in her effort to understand the
conflicting feelings she has in the aftermath of her divorce. Very devoted
to her son and his well-being. She consults Mendel, her husband’s
psychiatrist and eventually marries him.

Jason: (Male identifying / Tenor) 11-13 years old (to play 13). Marvin and
Trina’s son. Smart, introspective, and awkward. Jason’s impending Bar
Mitzvah, his parents’ divorce, and the entrance of Whizzer into his life
leave him confused, angry and trying to sort it all out.

Mendel: (Male identifying / High Baritone) mid-30’s – 50. Marvin’s
psychiatrist who marries Trina and enters into the tumultuous world of her
life with her son, her ex and her ex’s lover while struggling with his own
feelings.

Dr. Charlotte: (Female identifying / Alto / Mezzo) 30's – 50. One of the
“lesbians from next door”. Charlotte is a dedicated doctor alarmed by the
mysterious illness that is killing her gay male patients. Tough, but
extremely nurturing and very much in love with her partner, Cordelia.

Cordelia: (Female identifying / Soprano / High Belt voice) Late 20’s – 40.
The other “lesbian from next door.” Cordelia is Dr. Charlotte’s partner.
She runs her own kosher catering business, is very keen on making a nice
home, but also wants to be useful and valued for her contribution to the
world.

At SLOC Musical Theater, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and
diverse environment that truly reflects the vibrant Schenectady community.
We actively encourage actors from all backgrounds, including those who
identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and individuals of all gender identities, to
audition for every role. Your unique voice and perspective enrich our
productions, and we invite you to be a part of our theater family. Join us
in building a theater where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued!
Contact

If you have any questions, please email falsettos at sloctheater.org or call
the Director or Producers:

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   Director Melissa Mason Lacijan: (518) 526-2096
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   Producer John Meglino: (518) 727-7356
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   Producer Debbie Paniccia: (518) 466-4478

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